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Question
Right or wrong sentence.
The frequency of the alternating current is 50 Hz.
Options
Right
Wrong
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Solution
The given sentence is right.
Explanation:
In many parts of the world, including India, Europe, and the UK, the standard frequency for domestic alternating current (AC) is indeed 50 Hz. This means the current completes 50 full cycles per second, changing direction 100 times in that single second.
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